Lian Li PC-100 compatibility review

The Lian Li PC-100 has a the E-ATX form factor. Extended ATX is a slightly deeper version of the ATX standard which is designed to provide all the advantages of ATX but with slightly more room. Using the E-ATX standard, the case can house motherboards and power supplies with form factors ATX, E-ATX, Micro-ATX and XL-ATX. The dimensions of the case itself (LxWxH) are 530mm x 210mm x 472mm.

The Lian Li PC-100 has eight expansion slots, so there is plenty of room for extra components, which may be a deciding factor when planning on the longevity and build type of a PC system. The case has two 5.25" drive bays, which There are no 5.25" drive bays, but there are six 3.5" drive bays, which is more than enough space as long as you do not intend on installing an optical drive.

Made primarily of Aluminium, the Lian Li PC-100 is built to be strong, lightweight, and well-ventilated. This often comes at a price premium, but some see the benefits to be completely worth it. Whatever your case's material, it is important to keep a consistent airflow so that heat doesn't build up inside. It is therefore advised that you make use of the available built-in case fans and fan installation sections.